Find a psychiatrist in Westminster, CO — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Westminster, CO accepting new patients
Discover mental health support in Westminster, Colorado with Headway's 358 network of licensed providers. Serving Standley Lake, Westcliffe, Legacy Ridge, and surrounding neighborhoods, our providers offer talk therapy and medication management. Sessions are available within two weeks, covered by insurance, with many patients saving 75% or paying as low as $0.
I’m a board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and more than a decade as a nurse practitioner. My work blends evidence-based medication management with an integrative, trauma-informed lens. I believe effective care looks beyond symptoms to understand the person as a whole.
I’m Makala Smith, a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I am committed to providing holistic mental health care through a balanced and patient-centered approach.
My background includes neurology, trauma, and public health nursing. I earned my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree from University of Colorado after I realized the need for psychiatric providers in my rural community of Meeker, Colorado and surrounding areas. By furthering my education, I am able to provide specialized, thoughtful, empathetic psychiatric care.
I am a lover of many things, but there is nothing dearer and nearer to my heart than the clients I help. I have been a nurse for 18 years now. Almost 100% of those years, I have spent working in or around mental health. Not to mention, I grew up in a family where mental illness directly impacted my family members. This is how and why I am passionate and dedicated to giving the utmost respect and care to any and all clients who choose me as their mental health provider. I want my clients to think of me as their teammate when it comes to battling mental health.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, I completed my medical training at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine. As an osteopathic physician, I practice with a holistic lens—integrating mind, body, and spirit—and value personalized, relational, and evidence-based care. I completed my psychiatric residency at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, DC, a forensic psychiatric hospital often referred to as “the ICU of psychiatry” for its work with individuals facing chronic, treatment-resistant conditions. After residency, I spent three years in outpatient psychiatry within large corporate settings and ultimately transitioned to an eating-disorder hospital, seeking work aligned with depth, integrity, and true patient-centered care.
As a first-generation Ukrainian Jew and a native Russian speaker, I hold lived experience with immigration, intergenerational trauma, and cultural stigma surrounding mental health. This background informs my compassion, humility, and commitment to meeting patients where they are.
Welcome! I’m honored you’re considering care. I’m a doctorally prepared Nurse Practitioner with dual board certification in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care and Primary Mental Health. As a former first responder, I bring firsthand understanding of the unique stressors faced by those in high-intensity roles. I take a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to care. I specialize in working with individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes, including first responders and members of the LGBTQ+ community. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to take steps toward healing.
About our psychiatrists located within 20 miles of Westminster, CO
- 100%Bipolar disorder
- 100%PTSD
- 96%Anxiety
- 96%ADD/ADHD
- 96%Depression
- 100%Aetna
- 100%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 75%Select Health - Colorado
- 100%English
- 11%Spanish
- 4%Arabic
- 4%Portuguese
- 4%Russian
- 100%In-person or online
- 79%Woman
- 21%Man
- 100%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 89%Individual therapy
- 11%Family therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Westminster
Finding the right psychiatrist in Westminster, CO starts with understanding the type of care you need. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and monitor how those medications are working over time. If you're looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or PTSD, a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) may be the right fit. Both can prescribe and manage medication, and many also provide talk therapy.
With providers spread across Westminster and the broader Adams County area, narrowing your options can take time. Consider what matters most — whether that's a provider who specializes in a specific condition, someone who offers virtual sessions, or a provider whose schedule aligns with yours. Reading detailed provider bios can help you understand their approach and decide if they're a good match before you commit to an appointment.
Psychiatry in Westminster can be expensive without insurance. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay per session. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit — though costs vary based on your location and specific coverage.
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